On May 20th we had our second online auction of the year. The build-up was much more encouraging with more interest prior to the day and generally, you could sense that confidence had increased since the previous auction. In total there had been nine lots on offer and by close of business on the day of the auction there were only two left unsold. This certainly bodes well for the future with new lots already registering for the 8th July and even September.

I do believe that the auction market was quicker to recover due to the fact that we are tempting cash buyers with either vacant properties or investment opportunities. Therefore, there is every reason to make a quicker decision with far less stress and a precise timescale.

Whether you're a seller or a buyer an auction is the most positive option.

We have carried out extensive Risk assessments and put social distancing and sanitising procedures into all our offices, ensuring you can be confident we are doing all we can to protect both our clients and staff. We will continue to follow Government Guidelines at all times, so whether you are looking to sell, buy or rent, please contact your local office to find out what we can do to assist you with your move. https://pearsons.com/our-offices

Our Denmead Office recently asked local children to draw a rainbow picture for the windows of the office, in appreciation for the NHS and all key workers and their wonderful artwork is now displayed in the window. What a fantastic job they all did.

The Southsea Office has been decorated with Rainbow pictures, to support and thank our wonderful NHS and Key workers. The pictures were created by Alfie and Marley, children of our Administrator, Hannah. Good job guys.

Always keen to help and keep busy, Noah Bradwell from our Southampton office wanted to
find something positive to do during the lock-down. Fortunately his Mum came up
with a good idea. Noah’s Mum who works at their local supermarket knew that
they were looking for more delivery drivers to help out with the increased
demand from those in the local area who couldn’t get to the supermarket
themselves

Having seen an article in the local press the team at Southampton office had a bit of a lightbulb moment. They had recently sold a house to the owner of a cleaning supply company and thought that maybe they could do something to help.

Staff at the Amberley Care Agency on Watkin Road in Hedge End had appealed to local businesses and residents to donate vital supplies so that they could keep on caring for their clients, majority of whom are over the age of 85 and are most vulnerable to the virus. Their usual supplier of these items was no longer providing them in enough quantities.

"When we heard what was happening we wandered if our purchaser who owns a local cleaning company Direct Clean could help. We gave him a call and before we knew it he went to the rescue of the Hedge End Care Agency following their appeal for donations of sanitiser, gloves and face masks desperately needed in their care of the elderly. In addition to their donation, Direct clean have said: “If they can be of further help wherever possible they will”. Just another example of how working together and thinking of others is so important at this time.

Carl Oakley, the Branch Manager of our Winchester Office, regularly pops to the Brendoncare Nursing home delivering post and provisions to
one of our Vendors following his weekly check on her vacant property that he
carries out. One essential requirement for our client is some supply of her
favourite tipple! Looking after our Clients in any way we can. Well done Carl.